Hakuunsan Torii Kannon, Buddhist temple in Naguri, Hannō, Japan
Hakuunsan Torii Kannon is a Buddhist temple in Hannō centered on a 33-meter tall Guze Dai-Kannon statue that towers above various religious structures arranged across a mountainous landscape. The complex spreads across multiple levels with temple halls, shrines, and pathways connecting different sections of the site.
The site was established as a spiritual place and its main hall dates to 1700, with subsequent renovations carried out over time. The temple has maintained its religious importance through various periods of updating and care.
The temple holds several treasured swords and a Jizo Bosatsu statue recognized as protected cultural properties of Saitama Prefecture. Visitors encounter these important works as they walk through the complex.
The temple can be reached by car on a toll road or by foot on a dedicated walking path starting near Naguri Village. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain is hilly with several elevation changes throughout the grounds.
The Guze Dai-Kannon statue contains interior stairs leading to its head, offering an unusual vantage point over the surrounding landscape. This opportunity makes the visit memorable in a way typical temple visits do not provide.
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